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Ohio sports betting exceeds $7bn in wagers during first year

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Ohio sports betting generated more than $7bn in wagers during its first year, according to the source, which interviewed Ohio Casino Control Commission executive director Matt Schuler. Operators reported at least $800m in revenue for the first 10 months, with November and December figures still outstanding; the state had 20 online and 15 retail sportsbooks.

Operators and investors can assess Ohio’s first-year wagering scale, revenue reports and market footprint.

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New York sports betting handle exceeds $2.4bn in September

New York sports bettors wagered more than $2.4bn in September, up 5% from September 2025, according to the New York State Gaming Commission. Handle for the first six months of the state's 2026/2027 fiscal year reached nearly $12.6bn, up 6.9% year on year, while sportsbook revenue fell 5.8% to $1.1bn. Prediction-market platforms dispute the gaming industry's claim that their trading diverts business from state-regulated sportsbooks.

New York sports bettors wagered more than $2.4bn in September, the New York State Gaming Commission reported. That was 5% more than in September 2025, an increase of nearly $114m in wagers.

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